Angela Elaine Naeth is a Canadian-American triathlete and gravel cyclist. She is known for her athletic achievements and efforts to create a supportive community for women in endurance sports.
Achievements
In endurance racing:
Multiple Ironman Champion
2018 Ironman North American Champion
8th place finish at the 2018 Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, with a time of 8:57:34[1]
3 full Ironman wins, all under 9 hours
36 Ironman 70.3 podium finishes, including 19 titles
5+ Ironman podium finishes
In gravel and mountain biking:
2x Top 15 finish at Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race (best time: 8:26)
2x Top 8 finish at Unbound Gravel
16th (2022) and 17th (2023) place finishes in the Lifetime Race Series Pro division
Coaching and community involvement
Naeth is the founder of Angela Naeth Coaching, where she offers training programs for triathletes and cyclists.
In 2016, she founded IRACELIKEAGIRL, a global community supporting women in triathlon and running. The community is inclusive of all ages and abilities, offering monthly challenges, team events, and daily support. She later expanded this initiative to include GirlsGetGritty, focusing on women's participation in gravel cycling. GirlsGetGritty aims to address gender disparity in events like Unbound Gravel.
Personal life
Naeth holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States.
